However, there are preventative measures you and your loved ones can take to minimize the risks, such as contacting a local home care agency like Assisting Hands for fall prevention services in Fort Worth, TX.
Senior Fall Prevention Services in Fort Worth
You and your loved ones must have a clutter-free and safe environment if you want to prevent in-home falls. Follow these practical steps:
- Maintain a well-lit home and use night lights in the evening
- Avoid using ladders and step stools
- Remove throw rugs and tack down loose carpets
- Wear shoes with nonskid soles (instead of slippers or sandals)
- Ensure that your floor is clean of liquids and not waxed
- Remove loose cords from pathways and keep floors clear
- Install handrails on both sides of the stairwell
- Install grab bars and handles near toilets, showers, and bathtubs
Adding Silver Shield: Fall Detection Technology That Works 24/7
Even with a strong fall prevention plan, most falls happen during the hours families worry about most: overnight, between visits, or when a senior insists they are fine on their own. That is why Assisting Hands of Fort Worth West now offers Silver Shield by Pontosense alongside our in-home fall prevention services.
Silver Shield is a single AI sensor that installs in minutes and runs 24/7. It detects a fall the moment it happens and sends an immediate alert to family members and our care team, so help arrives in minutes instead of hours.
Why Families Pair Silver Shield With Fall Prevention Care
- Detects falls instantly, including overnight and between caregiver visits
- Tracks mobility changes that often warn of a fall days before it happens
- Monitors inactivity so a senior is never left on the floor unnoticed
- No cameras, no microphones, no wearables to remember or charge
For seniors at high fall risk, or for families caring for a parent who lives alone, Silver Shield closes the one gap traditional home care cannot: the hours when no caregiver is in the home.
Ask about adding Silver Shield to your fall prevention plan. Call (817) 646-2970 for a free consultation.
Let Assisting Hands Help
If you or your loved one find it difficult to complete everyday tasks like preparing food, standing, or getting out of bed, you may want to consider hiring outside help. In-home caregivers are available to aid your aging loved ones based on their specific needs. The caregiver can help with meal preparation, light housekeeping, and medication reminders.
At Assisting Hands Home Care, we train all our caregivers in fall prevention through the Fall Prevention Centers of America. You or your loved one may benefit from an in-home caregiver to help with everyday tasks that have become increasingly more difficult.
Get Fall Prevention Support in Fort Worth, TX
Call Assisting Hands Home Care at (817) 646-2970 to schedule a free consultation for our fall prevention services in Fort Worth, TX, and the surrounding areas.
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